PADI Rescue Diver Course

Become a safer, more confident diver with the PADI Rescue Diver course — a 2-day program that teaches you essential emergency response and rescue skills through hands-on shore diving in Kona's clear waters. You'll learn how to recognize and manage diver stress, perform rescues, and handle emergency situations under the guidance of expert PADI instructors.

This certification is a major milestone in your diving education and a prerequisite for the PADI Divemaster course.

Course Schedule:

• 2 days of shore diving with hands-on rescue training (weather permitting)
• Learn emergency response, diver assist techniques, and self-rescue skills

What's Included:

• 2-day Rescue Diver training program
• PADI eLearning code

What to Bring:

• Lunch and snacks
• CPR mask (available for purchase at the shop)
• Reusable water bottle
• Sun-protective clothing and reef-safe sunscreen

Prerequisites:

• Ages 18+ only
• Must hold Advanced Open Water certification
• Must have current First Aid and CPR certification
• PADI eLearning must be completed before arrival
• Must be in good health with no heart conditions

Good to Know:

• Price: $899 per student
• Minimum 2 students required for the course to run
• Meeting point: 74-5583 Luhia Street, Kailua-Kona
• Transportation to dive sites not included
• Exact start time provided by your instructor
• 7-day cancellation policy for courses